Mv Agusta Lusso 800 vs Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Mv Agusta Lusso 800 vs Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650. Mv Agusta Lusso 800: 116 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 175 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650: 47 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 161 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Mv Agusta Lusso 800
Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650
Horsepower (hp)
116 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
81 Nm
52 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
161 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
175 kg
198 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
116 hp @ 11,000 rpm
47 hp @ 7,250 rpm
Torque
81 Nm @ 7,100 rpm
52 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h (estimated)
161 km/h
Weight
175 kg (wet/curb weight)
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; NOTE: MV Agusta official figures vary, this is a best estimate)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Mv Agusta Lusso 800
8.0/10
"Magnificent if maintained properly, a money pit if neglected."
Pros
+Intoxicating triple engine character
+Stunning build quality
+Comfortable yet engaging ergonomics
Cons
−Expensive routine servicing costs
−Temperamental Italian electrics
−Specialist-only mechanical knowledge required
Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650
7.8/10
"Underrated, underpriced, and properly fun — buy one confidently."
Pros
+Genuinely characterful parallel twin
+Harris-designed chassis handles well
+Incredibly affordable used prices
Cons
−Switchgear quality feels budget
−Electrical gremlins on neglected examples
−Limited wind protection at speed
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